Sport-Specific Associations of Specialization and Sex With Overuse Injury in Youth Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Significant evidence has emerged that sport specialization is associated with an increased risk of overuse injury in youth athletes. Several recommendations exist to reduce the risk of overuse injury in youth sports, but the risk of overuse injuries may be dependent on specific movements required by a given sport.

Hypotheses

Associations between specialized sport participation and overuse injury will exist in volleyball athletes but not soccer or basketball athletes. Female athletes will be more likely to report an overuse injury in the previous year, regardless of sport.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

Youth athletes between the ages of 12 and 18 years were recruited in-person at club team tournaments, c

SUBMITTER: Post EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6931179 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan/Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature